Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.James Dean

I am packed..This is my house on my back. I will live out of this pack for 6 days. I have done this many times. Last year was the first time since 2001 that I didn't take off on an adventure with my pack.I guess after living on the trail 94 days in 07 I needed a break.

My pack willweigh 15 lbs when I start. It weighs 17 right now gotta tweak a few things. I will head to Yosemite Thursday at 2am to be at the permit office before 7:30 when they open so I can make sure I get a permit to start Friday. If all goes well I will start around 5amShould be to the top of Whitney Thursday before 5am. I hope the weather is good. If it is and my body is recovered from TRT 100 I believe I can do it in under 6 days.

Please send me positive vibes. I will be going for the woman's unsupported record. So I have to be solo no friends along. I will have a friend meet me on top of Whitney since that is the actually finish point.Keep me in your thoughts.

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CatraBest of luck, you're one tough trail Diva.

JMT snow report for passes :I was on the JMT July 16-17 north of Forester for a training hike. This is what people said.

Donahue (as of 7-16) - some snow didn't sound like a big deal.Silver - ?? - probably melted outSeldon - ?? - probably melted outMuir (as of 7-16) - reports of up to 3-4 miles of consolidated snow but well trackedMather (as of 7-16) - some snow but nobody said it was a big deal.Pinchot (as of 7-17) - snow freeGlen (as of 7-17) - mostly snow free, 300 ft with tracksForester (as of 7-16) - up to a 1/2 mile snow on north side, but a report on Whitney message board dated 7-20 said a crew was shoveling snow off the trail for the pack mules.Whitney Summit - spotty snow

Best of luck, I am sure you will do great! I too would love to see what / how you pack for 6 days in a 15 pound pack. Can you enlighten us? My husband and I did one overnight and looked like we were ready for a month on the trails....

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